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Reeves Farms
Producer Spotlight

Red strawberries with the Grown and Certified seal
Reeves Farms, located in Baldwinsville, New York, is one of 161 farms participating in the produce category of the New York State Grown & Certified program.  The farm was started in the late 1800s by Arthur and Mary Reeves, growing vegetables and raising livestock, and has been in the family ever since. Each generation took a different spin on what their growing operation would look like. Third generation owner, Cecil, vowed to “never to milk another cow,” instead choosing to expand by buying neighboring farmland and growing the farm’s vegetable, grain, and berry operations.  Presently, fourth generation brothers Andy, Brian, and Mark, along with Mark’s children Nolan and Karin – the farm’s fifth generation – manage the over 1000-acre farm and employ more than 70 people.

 

By utilizing an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) system on its crops, Reeves Farms is able to yield high-quality produce with minimal use of pesticides. Use of consistent crop rotation, cover crops, minimum tilling, and IPM best practices enable Reeves Farms to continue sustainably growing, ensuring the health of the soil they grow on and the viability of the farm for the next generations. This, paired with Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), a voluntary audit for fruits and vegetables that minimizes risks food safety hazards, makes them eligible for the New York State Grown & Certified program. The farm has been a proud member of NYS Grown & Certified since 2017.

 

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A video showcasing Karin Reeves from Reeves Farms